Richard is top notch

Richard is an outstanding person and lawyer. He was knowledgeable and straightforward, providing me with the reality of the DUI situation and the possible outcomes. He was a steady but responsive advisor throughout the process and helped me maintain my focus and perspective (not always easy). Richard was prepared the day of trial and had alternative plans depending on the outcome. Fortunately, we obtained what we determined was a good outcome based on the facts, but had things turned out otherwise he was prepared to continue to move forward if that's what I wanted. Mostly, Richard is both a fine man and attorney, someone you want on your side to represent you.

Bravo Zulu to one of the best lawyers

Mr. Kodzis was one of the best lawyers I ever worked with. I live in NY my wife found A couple of lawyers for me, after speaking with them I realized that Mr. Kodzis was the best pick. All business was conducted through phone conversations, emails and fax. He is very trustworthy, and generally cared about my case and the outcome. I met Mr. kodzis in person for the first time on the 17th of August my court date. He was able to get my cas dismissed and is currently working on having it expunged. I would not hesitate to use him again if needed, and i would have not having any second guest on reffering him to someone else. I think he is A perfessional and trustworthy person and i hope the best for his business. please contact me if you have any questions.

About Me

I retired from the United States Navy after twenty-one years of honorable service. I began attending law school shortly before I left the Navy, and began working as an Assistant State's Attorney in Baltimore City, where I prosecuted a wide range of criminal, DUI - DWI Drunk driving suspended/revoked and other traffic charges. I opened my own office in 1996 and began representing those charged with these serious matters.

When you retain the Law Office of Richard Kodzis, you are represented by me. I am your lawyer - I do not send a junior or less experience attorney in my place.

I have the experience and training to represent you competently and a reasonable cost. Many attorneys view DUI - DWI Drunk driving defense as a side or small portion of their service. Many, perhaps most, do not dedicate themselves to knowing how to competently represent the DUI - DWI drunk driving client. Many, perhaps most, do not invest the time or money to attend advanced training in DUI - DWI drunk driving defense. Consequently, they do not see weaknesses that are present in every case. They often encourage a client to (needlessly) plead guilty. They fail to see that DUI - DWI drunk driving cases, while difficult, can be defended. Indeed, in most cases there is little or no downside to pleading "not guilty" and making the State prove their case. They do not have the training or experience to see or understnd with confidence that police officers frequently make arrest decisions based upon poorly conducted investigations, that breath tests may not have followed been done according to required protocols, and may not be valid or accurate, and so forth.

I have successfully represented clients in Anne Arundel County (Annapolis and Glen Burnie), Howard County (Ellicott City), Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville), Baltimore County (Catonsville, Towson, Essex/Kelso Drive), Baltimore City, Montgomery County (Rockville and Silver Spring), Calvert County (Prince Frederick), Saint Mary's County (Leonardtown), Charles County (LaPlata), Queen Anne's County (Centreville), Caroline County (Denton), and Talbot County (Easton), among others.